CVE-2026-102581
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-102581 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in Moodle. Insufficient output escaping in templates used to display forum posts enables a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Description
A flaw was found in Moodle. Insufficient output escaping in templates used to display forum posts enables a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious content into a forum post, which then executes arbitrary script code in the browser of another user viewing the affected post.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | >= 5.2.0, < 5.2.2; >= 5.1.0, < 5.1.6; >= 5.0.0, < 5.0.9; < 4.5.13 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-102581?
A flaw was found in Moodle. Insufficient output escaping in templates used to display forum posts enables a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious content into a forum post, which then executes arbitrary script code in the browser of another user viewing the affected post.
How severe is CVE-2026-102581?
CVE-2026-102581 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-102581?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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